Guwahati: Authorities in Assam have stepped up their campaign against unqualified medical practitioners, leading to the arrest of four alleged fake doctors from different parts of the state. The action was carried out by the Antiquackery & Vigilance Cell of the Assam Council of Medical Registration in coordination with the Assam Police.
One of the accused, identified as L. Pratap Singha from Bagha in Cachar district, allegedly admitted in a handwritten statement that he had never received any formal medical training. Instead, he claimed he had learned to treat patients by observing his father. Officials also pointed out that the letterhead used for his practice contained spelling errors, raising further questions about his qualifications and credibility.
In a separate operation, the enforcement team arrested N. Saoud from Dhupdhara in Goalpara district. According to officials, he had previously been arrested in 2021 and allegedly resumed his illegal medical practice. He reportedly advertised himself as a specialist in liver, skin, and pain-related ailments while operating from S & B Medical using a certificate issued by an institution in Rajasthan that is under scrutiny.
Another accused, N. Islam, was apprehended from Udalguri district. Investigators said he described himself as a senior prescription practitioner and was allegedly running Nur Clinic at Sibapur Bhalukmari without possessing recognised medical qualifications.
The fourth accused, Bilal Ahmed, was arrested from New Life Medicos in Murajhar, Hojai district. Officials alleged that he was practising medicine without the necessary legal authorisation.
The Antiquackery & Vigilance Cell said its ongoing drive against fraudulent medical practitioners has gained momentum with the support of the Assam Police. According to the agency, the number of alleged quacks booked following complaints filed by the Cell has now crossed 69, highlighting the scale of the problem in the state.
Authorities reiterated that action against individuals practising medicine without valid qualifications will continue, stressing that such activities pose a serious risk to public health and patient safety.
